Kitchen Supervisor/ Senior Cook

Adventist Aged Care Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Superannuation

Supportive and friendly working环境

Job summary

Adventist Aged Care Sydney in Wahroonga, NSW seeks a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead the catering team and ensure nutritious, vegetarian meals meet high standards for resident wellbeing.

You will supervise staff, manage HACCP-compliant operations, coordinate meal planning, ordering, stock, and budgeting, and support workforce planning in a person-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Supervisor or in a similar leadership role.
• Cooking experience in aged care, healthcare, hospital, or commercial kitchen environments.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Current Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, prioritise workloads, and manage competing demands.
• A compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach to working with older people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with management, care staff, and other stakeholders.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen and catering staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, and infection control.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, storage, hygiene, and documentation.
• Coordinate food ordering, purchasing, stock control, inventory, and budget monitoring.
• Assist with rostering, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Contribute to menu planning according to residents' dietary needs.
• Ensure meals are attractively presented and served at proper temperatures.
• Undertake relief cooking and attend HACCP/continuous improvement meetings.
• Promote safe work practices and WHS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

HACCP

Food safety

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Make a Difference Through Food, Leadership and Compassion

Are you an experienced kitchen professional who is passionate about aged care, quality food service, and making a positive difference in the lives of older people?

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organised Kitchen Supervisor to lead our catering team and oversee the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, values-driven aged care environment where your leadership, culinary skills, and commitment to resident wellbeing will make a meaningful difference every day.

As a vegetarian aged care facility, we take pride in providing nutritious, delicious, and varied vegetarian meals that promote residents' health, wellbeing, and individual preferences.

About the Role

As our Kitchen Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, leading and supporting the catering team, and ensuring meals are prepared and served to the highest standards of food quality, safety, presentation, and resident satisfaction.

Working closely with management and the care team, you will ensure that residents' individual dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and personal preferences are consistently met in a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and support kitchen and catering staff to ensure efficient daily operations.

• Ensure compliance with HACCP principles, food safety legislation, and infection prevention and control procedures.

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, food storage, hygiene, and required documentation.

• Coordinate food ordering, purchasing, stock control, inventory management, and budget monitoring.

• Assist with staff rostering, performance management, and workforce planning.

• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training.

• Contribute to menu planning, ensuring residents' nutritional needs, preferences, and specialised dietary requirements are accommodated.

• Ensure meals are attractively presented and served at appropriate temperatures.

• Undertake relief cooking duties when required to support kitchen operations.

• Attend staff meetings, HACCP meetings, and continuous improvement activities.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

About You

You are a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering quality meals, supporting your team, and creating a positive dining experience for older people.

You will ideally bring the following:

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Supervisor, Catering Supervisor, or in a similar leadership role.

• Demonstrated cooking experience in aged care, healthcare, hospital, or commercial kitchen environments.

• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.

• Current Food Handling Certificate.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to supervise staff, prioritise workloads, and manage competing demands.

• A compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach to working with older people.

• Ability to work collaboratively with management, care staff, and other stakeholders.

• Computer literacy is required.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in menu planning and meal preparation within an aged care or healthcare setting.

• Understanding of food allergens, texture-modified meals, and specialised dietary requirements.

• Knowledge and experience in vegetarian cooking.

• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.

• Current driver's licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $90,000.

• Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits.

• Supportive and friendly working environment.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to residents' health and wellbeing.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Stable and rewarding employment.

• A values-driven organisation committed to delivering quality care, dignity, and respect to older people.

Position Details

• Position: Kitchen Supervisor

• Location: Wahroonga, NSW 2076

• Annual Salary: $90,000 (including weekend loadings)

• Additional Benefits: Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging + Superannuation